- Douglas Gordon Ellison "Doug", 20, of Glastonbury died on Wednesday, (Aug 7, 2002) as the result of severe brain injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 4. Born Sept. 30, 1981 in Philadelphia, PA eternally beloved son of Barbara and Graham Ellison and the adored big brother of Tim, he had lived in Glastonbury since 1985. Doug was famous for his generous and loyal nature, developing many lifelong friends who will miss him greatly. He had a constant sunny disposition, a perpetual smile on his face, and a kind regard for all people. He loved all sports and had a reputation for being THE neighborhood organizer of many baseball, football, hockey and most especially basketball games. No one could say no to him on those. Throughout his childhood he played organized sports every season with the Glastonbury Little League and the Glastonbury Basketball Assoc. He lived for each and every game. Doug graduated from Glastonbury High School in 2000. He played on the line of the 1997 GHS undefeated Freshman football team. Despite his towering presence 6'4", to this day he was called by his childhood name "Dougie" by those who always thought of him that way. Recently Doug has been a valued sales manager at Connecticut Residential Exteriors, Glastonbury, a division of Hartford Roofing Co., where he demonstrated outstanding integrity and business accumen for one so young. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his grandparents, George and Eileen Schick of Philadelphia, PA; Uncle Bob of Philadelphia, PA, loving uncle Tom and aunt Marlene; and cousin Lincoln of Grapevine, TX; adoring great aunt, Joan Grazer; and cousins, Chris and Amy of Marlton, NJ; great uncle Leon Kwiatkowski of Berlin, NJ; and numerous great aunts and cousins residing in the United Kingdom. As well as an array of lifelong neighbors and their children who loved him as well. Knowing how Doug felt about people his family donated some of his tissues to help the lives of others. Doug's family will receive friends on Saturday, 1-5 p.m. at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Glastonbury Little League, c/o Stanley Zwirn, Treasurer, 72 Towhee Lane, Glastonbury 06033 or to the Glastonbury Basketball Assoc., c/o John Fleury, Treasurer, 336 Wickham Rd., Glastonbury 06033.
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1981 - 2002 (20 years)
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